Proposal Request for Project Funding

Introduction

Adirondack Cycling Advocates, Inc., recognized by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, is a not-for-profit organization established in 2011. The mission of ACA is to advocate for the expansion of first-rate cycling opportunities in Warren County and surrounding regions. To achieve our mission, collaboration with bicycling organizations, elected officials, businesses, and community members is ongoing and essential. ACA has a modest budget to fund projects in Warren County and surrounding regions that meet and enhance our goals to:

Educate and encourage bicyclists, motorists, and the public to follow the rules of the road.
Advocate for safe bicycling on public roads.
Provide additional directional and safe bicycling signage on area roads, Bikeway, and connector paths.
Support municipalities, businesses, and property owners in the expansion of existing and newly developed mountain biking trails and connector paths in Warren County and surrounding regions.
Promote and advertise our region as a “Destination for Bicyclists”.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this Proposal for Project Funding is to invite applicants to submit requests for funding to support the five ACA goals. ACA will fairly evaluate requests to ensure projects support and enhance our stated goals.

PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT FUNDING

The purpose of this Proposal for Project Funding is to invite requests for funding projects that support the Adirondack Cycling Advocates (ACA) goals. ACA will conduct a fair evaluation of the proposal to determine if the proposed project matches and supports the goals of the ACA.

Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email
Website
Description of business/organization
References/job experience re this funding request
Project summary: as it pertains to ACA goals.
Project description: (be specific – work to be completed including any pertinent details, maps, etc.)
Impact Statement: any environmental and/or community impact statements, any approvals, any long-term maintenance plan
Summary of the timeline (projected start, length of project, and end date)
Dollar amount requested for this project
Detailed list of expected costs or expenses related to the proposed project
Summary of the total cost of the proposal.
Requests may be submitted at any time. However, after an application is received, the Board of Directors requires a two-month time period to review and vote for approval before the request can be included in the budget. If the applicant wishes to receive funding for the following year, the funding request should be submitted by October 1. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial by December 30. In certain cases, if the Board approves and has available funds, payment may be approved in the current year. Payment will be made after an itemized voucher for the requested amount is received.
Guideline for Submission
Requests may be submitted at any time. However, after an application is received, the Board of Directors requires a two-month time period to review and vote for approval before the request can be included in the budget. If the applicant wishes to receive funding for the following year, the funding request should be submitted by October 1. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial by December 30. In certain cases, if the Board approves and has available funds, payment may be approved in the current year. Payment will be made after an itemized voucher for the requested amount is received.

Proposal Request for Project Funding

Introduction

Statement of Purpose

PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT FUNDING

Support Adirondack Cycling Advocate’s mission of expansion of first-rate cycling opportunities in the Adirondacks.

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